Short answer: Le Male is the minty lavender and vanilla classic. Le Male Le Parfum is darker and more elegant. Le Male Elixir is the sweetest and strongest, with honey and tobacco. Scandal Pour Homme is a caramel and tonka scent for nights out.
At a glance
| Scent | Released | How it smells | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Male | 1995 | Mint and lavender over vanilla and tonka | All year, the classic |
| Le Male Le Parfum | 2020 | Cardamom, lavender and iris over vanilla and woods | Evenings, dressed up |
| Le Male Elixir | 2023 | Lavender and mint with honey, tonka and tobacco | Cold weather, nights out |
| Scandal Pour Homme | 2021 | Sage and mandarin over caramel and tonka | Date night, parties |
| Scandal (women) | 2017 | Honey, gardenia and blood orange over patchouli | Evenings |
Le Male: the original
Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, Le Male is one of the most recognizable men's fragrances ever made. It is fresh from the mint and lavender, then warm and sweet from the vanilla.
Le Parfum and Elixir
Le Parfum is the smooth, grown-up version. Elixir pushes the sweetness and strength the furthest, so one or two sprays is plenty.
Scandal
Scandal is its own line. The men's version is sweet and warm with caramel. The women's version is a rich honey floral.
Shop Le Male and Scandal in every size we have in stock, or see all Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances.
Frequently asked questions
Which Le Male is the strongest?
Le Male Elixir is the richest and strongest of the line. Le Male Le Parfum comes next, and the original Le Male is the lightest.
What does Le Male smell like?
Le Male opens with mint and lavender and dries down to warm vanilla and tonka bean.
Is Scandal the same as Le Male?
No. Scandal is a separate Jean Paul Gaultier line. Scandal Pour Homme is built on caramel and tonka instead of mint and lavender.
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